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Thousands commemorate Labor Day
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Labor Day protest rallies were held yesterday in
various parts of the country, especially Metro Manila, but the
national police chief, Director Gen. Avelino Razon, said no violent
incidents were reported.
In Manila, two generally peaceful assemblies
were held by militants, said to number a few thousands, at Don Chino
Roces Bridge to commemorate Labor Day and present their economic and
political demands to the government.
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Probationary employees also have rights–SC
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EMPLOYERS could not simply dismiss a probationary employee during
the probationary period without complying with the requirements of
due process, according to the Supreme Court.
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PCGG not worried over
PNB-Allied merger
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THE Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) poses no
objection to the merger between the Philippine National Bank and
Allied Banking Corp., both owned by tycoon Lucio Tan, as it will not
dilute his assets being chased by the government.
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Agriculture lifts ban on Australian cattle meal
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The ban on importation of meat and bone meal (MBM) feeds from
Australia has been lifted by the Department of Agriculture after
international veterinary authorities have certified that such
products are now free of the mad cow disease.
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Regional science high schools
get state subsidy
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IMPROVING the quality of Science and Technology education in the
country remains the Department of Education’s priority as it
allotted P1 million in annual subsidies for 17 regional science high
schools (RSHS)...
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FEATURE
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Country vulnerable to armed
conflict from climate change
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THE Philippines is listed among 46 countries
most vulnerable to armed conflict that is likely to arise from
climate change.
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PGMA wants to speed up cases vs. hoarders
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Justice department must be ready to update President
on the matter by May 9
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STRESSING that she wanted results, President
Gloria Arroyo has ordered the Anti-rice Hoarding Task Force of the
Department of Justice to speed up the prosecution of unscrupulous
rice traders charged with rice hoarding.
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Bogus newsman arrested
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Members of the Manila Police District (MPD) arrested on Wednesday a
35-year-old man posing as a media practitioner while extorting money
from businessmen in Divisoria for their “weekly protection.”
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Colorum buses to ‘rot’
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The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Thursday that
apprehended colorum buses in their various impounding sites may be
left to rot for good if their owners fail to get franchises from the
authorities.
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